A Welsh language biography of William Abrahama. A miners' household hero, Trade Union pioneer, Member of Parliament for Rhondda from 1885 to 1922 and a powerful National Eisteddfod leader in the name of Mabon. Available in store or online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/cofi...

Does your budding Pokémon trainer have a birthday coming up? Check out our collection of Pokémon birthday cards! More to be found in store.

The World behind the Door, the first book in the spellbinding middle grade series about magic and nature is available in store in both paperback and hardback as well as online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/gree...

Did you know that what is believed to be the very first novel was a Japanese romantic epic? Lady Murasaki's Tale of Genji as well as a number of other significant Japanese classics have received accessible manga adaptations. Check out our list! uk.bookshop.org/lists/japane...

For those who like to plan ahead! We have plenty spaces available for authors, poets, and artists who may be interested in joining us for next year's Storyville Books Pride Book Fair! www.ticketsource.co.uk/Storyville-B... #Pride #Pontypridd #Pride2026 #BookFair

Telling the story of Dungeons and Dragons through a mix of history and personal memoir, Of Dice and Men is a perfect read for fans of the iconic TTRPG! Available in store and online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/of-d...

Kaden's Weekly Recommendations! Week Seventy Six: Crimson Peak: The Official Move Novelization by Nancy Holder Available online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/crim... The official novel adaptation of Guillermo Del Toro's haunting gothic film, Crimson Peak.

Pictures from all around Wales that you might not have seen before

Everything is bad, but books are good. Get a book. Read the book. Cherish the book. Finish the book. Tell your friends about the book, and leave a review of the book. Hold the book close. Listen to what it tells you. Do as it commands. Place it on the dread altar and let it guide your every choice.

Doing proofs - very final go over a book before print. 90% correcting punctuation, verb tenses and echo words. 10% sudden revelations about superior wording.

All set up for our Art Fair! Come check out some of the fantastic artists setting up stalls in store!

Kaden's Weekly Recommendations! Week Seventy Five: The Vampyre by John Polidori. Available online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-... The first vampire story published in English, Polidori's The Vampyre introduced the reading world to the very first Gentleman Vampire, Lord Ruthven.

From 10AM today! www.facebook.com/events/65837...

I reviewed the new Dan Brown. It is (I note admiringly), weapons-grade bollocks.

Catching up with some of the newest additions to the library… My favourite recent purchase is this vanishingly rare essay from the 1851 Newport eisteddfod by Merthyr Tudful preacher, the Rev David Rhys Stephen, concerning one of Wales’s most infamous hauntings - the tale of Pwca’r Trwyn 👻

Trochi is the debut Welsh language collection of poetry by the Chaired Bard at the 2024 National Eisteddfod, hosted in Pontypridd. Available in store and online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/troc...

Isekai (Meaning other world) is a popular manga genre in which the lead character finds themself either transported to or reborn into a parallel world. Explore this colourful genre with our Isekai list! uk.bookshop.org/lists/welcom...?

Burrows and Badgers is a tabletop war-game that mixes Warhammer with the whimsy of Wind in the Willows. Available in store or online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/burr...

Next Week! Come check out the Pontypridd Art Fair we'll be hosting in store. www.facebook.com/events/65837...

Set in a fantastical alternate version of India, Dream Hunters is a magical middle grade adventure filled with excitement and whimsy! Available in store and online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/drea...

A collection of anime and gaming themed mugs can be found in store. Add a bit of nerdy fun to your morning coffee!

Kaden's Weekly Recommendations! Week Seventy Four: Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle Available online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/luck... What's happening in Vegas isn't staying there. Lucky Day is a magnificent, recently released existential horror novel.

3 weeks today at 7pm in @storyvillebooks.bsky.social, Ponty! I'm also really pleased to announce that I've donated 10% of the book total, £1325, to a Valleys charity. More details to follow! www.eventbrite.com/e/valleys-bo...

BOOK UPDATE All the postcards and prints are collated! And I'm hoping to hear from the printers that I can pick up all the copies of the book at the start of next week! Obviously then the launch event is on the 25th in Storyville Books in Ponty

Three weeks until the Booker Prize 2025 shortlist is revealed – and this year, you can join us live at the Southbank Centre for the announcement. 🎟️ Get your tickets: https://southbankcentre.pulse.ly/qb2ymcqpou

My latest cartoon for @theguardian.com books. p.s. I have a new book of cartoons out soon: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2

Josei (Literally meaning woman) is a category of manga predominantly aimed at women. But with a wide range of genres, characters, and gripping story lines Josei manga is popular with all demographics. Explore some fantastic Josei titles with our list! uk.bookshop.org/lists/welcom...?

Come join us today! Plenty of amazing vendors to be found inside too!

Kaden's Weekly Recommendations! Week Seventy Three: The Raven Boys Graphic Novel by Stephanie Williams and Sas Milledge Available online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-... This week's recommendation is the graphic novel adaptation of Maggie Stiefvater's fantastic YA novel, The Raven Boys.

Oops Hitchin gig wasn’t on website www.sowcic.co.uk/events/sow-s...

I am coming to Bristol - tickets here www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy...

New book out today

I am on tour again next month with lots of new stuff created at Edinburgh Fringe - Penzance , Glasgow , Newcastle , Chorlton , Burnham on Sea and lots more Robinince.com

My first book of poetry is available NOW

The New Problem We All Live With.

"I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what." —To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee #BookWormSat

“So now do you see why books are hated and feared? They show the pores in the face of life. The comfortable people want only wax moon faces, poreless, hairless, expressionless.” Ray Bradbury

Begin Again is a YA romance about finding one's own way and discovering your true self when everything else falls to rubble. Available in store or online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/begi...

Bel a'r Bwystfil is a colorful Welsh language adventure for early readers. Your little one can develop a love of stories with the help of familiar characters. Also available in English. Other Disney titles are available. Available in store and online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/disn...

Ponty Games can now be found with us! And with them come a fun collection of Mystery Dice. Perfect for DnD players and dice dragons alike!

Just one more week until Mill Street hosts our Comic Carnival! The Quarter will be the place to be on the 30th!

"Seinen" (literally meaning Young Man) refers to a genre of manga aimed at an adult audience who may feel they have outgrown traditional Shounen Manga. These title usually focus on mature elements. Check out some iconic Seinen Manga on our list! uk.bookshop.org/lists/welcom...?

My Year of Reading Welshly is an exploration of Welsh literature and the wonderful books from throughout Welsh history. Available in store or online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/my-y...

Kaden's Weekly Recommendations! Week Seventy Two: The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan. Available online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-... From the creator of Percy Jackson and the Olympians comes another exciting adventure of ancient magic and terrifying Egyptian Gods!

Today marks exactly four weeks until @titanbooks.bsky.social publishes my short story collection WHO WILL YOU SAVE? Twenty years in the making. You don’t want to miss this one! Preorder now from your favourite retailer.

A lovely review of THE ART OF A LIE in Culturefly "If you love a slice of clever, witty and twisty historical fiction, then read this book. You won’t regret it." culturefly.co.uk/book-review-...

Hello! Welcome to my permanently pinned ASK ME ANYTHING thread. Ask me about writing, my work past and present, or even my undying love of biscuits. If I can answer, I will. If I’m under NDA, I'll probably post a gif of Sylvester McCoy instead. So go on –– ask away!

The Universe and The Neurodiverse is done - hopefully touring in 2026

Dai Smith's Measuring the Distance is available in store or online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/meas...